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    Should I turn ON my SWG - FC and TA slightly high for 1 week

    Title says it all. If you look at my logs, my FC and TA is consistently higher than the range, but not by much. I haven't had the SWG turned on for a few days. Should I keep it off? Not sure if this makes a difference but we've had unusually cold weather (mid 60s vs high 70s) for this time...
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    Brand New Pool Opening - Chemistry all messed up, what is the order of operations?

    https://api.poolmathapp.com/share/qYnNKV3 I hope this link helps. I'm honestly at a loss I don't even know where to begin. All I know is the chemistry isn't balanced. Where should I start?
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    Super Confused About Valves - Returns, Skimmers, and Main Drain

    Still a newbie here, only had pool open for a few weeks last year and now I'm attempting to open it up myself. What I'd like to do is use the vacuum to clear out all the debris using the waste function on the filter. I'm super confused here. Where should each of the 3 valves be located so that I...
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    Super Confused!!!!! How to Turn On/Off Valves with Multiple Returns and Skimmers

    Still a newbie here, only had pool open for a few weeks last year and now I'm attempting to open it up myself. What I'd like to do is use the vacuum to clear out all the debris using the waste function on the filter. I'm super confused here. Where should each of the 3 valves be located so...
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    Newbie to Pool Chemicals - Help me Interpret my Results

    I've been reading a lot, following the forums, and completed my 2nd test using the TF-Pro Kit. My pool is only 2 weeks old and last week is when I added the stabilizer. I added 4 pounds ( 1 whole bag) using the sock method last week, but my CYA is still slightly low. Questions: 1. How should...
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    Question - How to test for CYA using the TF-Pro kit

    So I got my paid subscription to the pool math app, and I got my TF pro kit. Completely brand new pool owner, literally only 1 week old today. I just got this kit last night so I'm looking to do all the tests, there's a YouTube video that shows how to test CA with the kit but I'm completely...
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    Pool Math App - Do I need a paid subscription?

    Brand New pool owner as of 3 days ago. I've been following this site for a while now, so appreciate everyone so far. I downloaded the Pool Math app and for some reason I can't 'save' anything. I watched a video on YouTube and it says to log a new test, but when I go and log a new test, it...
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    How / When to Close - Will be away for entire September.

    I think the title pretty much says it all but let me explain. My pool builder literally finished today which is August 20th, this includes fully opening the pool, which I guess is considered extremely late in the season . From what I'm reading about closing the pool on this forum, it's best...
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    Where do I drill the 3/8-in hole for the water sensor?

    Brand new build. I'm responsible for hooking up the automation, but I'm a little confused as to the best location. Help!
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    New Build - Electrical for all Equipment - How many amps to Automation???

    I'm in the process of building my new pool and the equipment I've selected is the following: 1. Hayward Omni PL 2. Hayward VS 700 (115v) 3. Hayward H250FDP Gas (115v) 4. Hayward W3AQR15 My question is how many amps should I be running from a dedicated circuit from the main panel to the...